Friday, July 29, 2016

The BOLD + the BEAUTIFUL is MORE than a popular TV soap opera.
When it comes to beauty, vivid lipsticks are so-oooooHOT at the moment.
If you're UNDER age 40, we say, Go for it!
These bold + beautiful lipsticks are true head-turners in colors that go BEYOND the rainbow.
We believe the giant cosmetics brands like the Maybellines are now making bad girl makeup a mainstream thing.
It was the genius of Lime Crime makeup founder Doe Deere, who 1st introduced the masses to her incredible vivid color palettes, in bizarro shades, such as this one below:

Saturday, July 23, 2016

I just learned about a beauty product that a lot of professional makeup artists swear by when you're looking for that smooth, evenly toned pair of legs, arms, etc.Some women even like to use this on their complexion to achieve that air-brushed, high-definition perfection. It's been developed for BOTH the face + body. Awesome!

What's their secret?

This magic tube of Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish.

Okay, NOT the cheapest at $45 per tube, but maybe worth the beauty splurge.
This is how Vita Liberata's founder describesher gem of a skin tone makeup balancer:

"Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish gives the most flawless skin finish and is great for reducing the appearance of cellulite and spider veins. It's like wearing luxury sheer stockings…everywhere!"

Seriously, I am tired of using Sally Hansen's Air-Brush Legs, because it RUBS OFF everywhere if you SWEAT. It looks good but can STREAK if you're sloppy or you sweat it off.

Friday, July 22, 2016

Summertime is a blast for sure, but it's also the season where we probably do MOST damage, namely because we're in the SUN a lot.
You can wait until autumn to repair your skin, but I say to focus on healthy complexions NOW.

If you want FAST, noticeable results, then go for the AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids.One of my FAVES---glycolic acid. Yes...it tingles, stings, even burns at times, but it WILL in time:

1. Clear complexion.2. Smooth and balance skin tone.3. Soften texture of face + neck.4. Minimize appearance of pores.5. Diminish appearance of spots, scars, fine lines + wrinkles.6. Add a bit of firmness to skin.7. Exfoliate well to get rid of dead skin cells.8. Brighten and add a radiant glow.
What's NOT to LOVE about a beauty routine you wear to bed at night?

I am going to give you 2 brands to consider, one high end, the other low end. Both glycolic-based nighttime skin care products are impressive. I LOVE glycolic acid, even MORE than Vitamin C serum. Works BETTER for my skin.

Let me add this little piece of advice:Go slowly when starting a beauty routine with AHAs, like glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. They can be tough on the face + neck.....and should be used sparingly, until your skin gets used to the product's power.OLE HENRIKSEN Invigorating Night Treatment™ ($48, at Sephora).

This amazing product features a light gel full of 12 AHA complexes, with glycolic acid topping the list of
ingredients.

Sunday, July 17, 2016

Sure, you might have to adjust the pink to fit your unique complexion, but it is a universal shade that flatters every woman's skin, when it comes to makeup.Dior makes gorgeous makeup, and no, it isn't the cheapest, but if you have the $$$ to splurge, then we think the stuff is splurge-worthy.
We, especially, LOVE the Dior GLOW line, like these two:

Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Petal.
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I know, $44 for a blush compact sounds crazy BUT----it's really pretty + made beautifully. We found it here at Sephora.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Do you ever wonder what other women put on for smooth, clear, youthful skin?

Get this--- The UK's Best Selling ANTI-AGING SERUM is Boots No7.

And you can get it here in the USA from ULTA beauty stores.
It's BOOTS' Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for UNDER $30!

It happens to contain an advanced peptides + patented anti-oxidant complex that deliver a younger, more radiant complexion in just 2 weeks!
Okay.....maybe a stretch, but if it's working in Great Britain, then maybe it's worth the beauty buy here.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

It's SUMMER.....hot....sunny.....breezy.....beaches.....lakes......mountains......backyards.....
You know you're gonna DO it....You ARE going to be in the SUN.

So-oooo....You might as well PROTECT your face + neck from the DAMAGING UVA + UVB rays.
I like sunscreens that are kind to the complexion, and designed ONLY for faces, when that's where you want to apply them.

Coppertone has launched a NEW sunscreen with a whopping 50% SPF:Coppertone CLEARLY SHEER Faces 50.